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Thanks for the tips. This is a logical method that may work better than using the side accessory straps. In fact, in response to my e-mail this was the other method recommended by Arc Teryx. I post the exchange below: Nozone Pack - Ski AttachmentFrom: Product Inquiries [productinquiries@arcteryx.com] Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 3:41 PM Subject: RE: Nozone Pack - Ski Attachment Thanks for your interest in Arc’teryx. The only other way is to attach the skis to the back panel (Hypalon material). I will contact our design team to see if there are any changes to our packs for next fall/winter season. ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 12:55 PM To: productenquiries@arcteryx.com Subject: Nozone Pack - Ski Attachment I just purchased a Nozone pack and I intend to use it on an ascent in the Tetons where I may be carrying skis. Apart from using the 4 supplied accessory straps that come in the hood of the pack, what is the best system to carry AT skis with this pack. I bought this pack because of its slightly increased capacity over the Borea and due to the fact that I will only carry skis about 10% of the time that I use the pack, but the side accessory straps seem a less than ideal way to attach skis b/c they will shift unless the pack is fully loaded. Thanks for any information about the best use of the Nozone with skis.

I recently purchased a nozone pack for 2-3 day alpine climbs. I realize there is no dedicated set of ski attachments on the pack like are found on the Arc Teryx Borea pack. So I'm wondering what other Nozone users have found works best as a system to attach skis w/out slippage. Have you just rigged them with the 4 side accessory straps that come in the hood? I would appreciate any info from those who have figured out the optimal ski carry system for this pack. I intend to break the pack in out in the Tetons during the first week of March and want to have my carry system dialed in by then. thanks

I'm contemplating a trip to the Canadian Rockies (done many North Cascades climbs but haven't made it there yet) during the last week of February. Objective is to maybe do a day of ice and a 2-3 day alpine summit. For those of you who have made the trip in past winters, I would be grateful for any guide recommendations in the area of Canmore, as well as recommendations on summit objectives that are realistic at the time of year. Thanks